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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,943.30, 375,298.44 and 151,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,943.30, 375,298.44 and 151,085.36 is: 208,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,943.30 : 375,298.44 = 151,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,943.30/375,298.44 = 151,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,943.30x = 375,298.44 × 151,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,943.30x = 56,702,099,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,702,099,914.84/271,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,507.07

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